EP02. The Role of Community in Yoga

The Sun, The Moon & The TRUTH by Karina Guthrie & Natalie Backman

Episode notes

Co-hosts Karina Guthrie and Natalie Backman discuss 'The Role of Community in Yoga' with guests Chrissie Chung and Seba Khanna.

In this episode, we dive into the framework of spiritual community, and cover:

  • the definition of ‘sangha’, traditionally referred to as ‘a community of friends practicing dharma together’

  • their experience and relationship with ‘belonging’

  • pivotal memories, or formative experiences, that shape their opinion or idea of ‘community’

  • the ‘community’ of yoga teacher trainings, and the collective experience of transformation

  • ideals vs lived experiences around ‘community’, including fears and judgements

  • the difference between genuine ‘community’ and the contemporary idea of ‘tribalism’

  • structure vs eas ... 

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Keywords
yogayoga teacheryoga philosophyspirituality